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Commander of the Navy inspects VNF Annual Camp Divisions
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne inspected the divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force Annual Camp held at the Welisara Naval Complex Grounds today (16)....
2017-01-16
Northern Naval Command conducts a specialized field medical clinic in Delft Island
Northern Naval Command conducted a large-scale specialized field health clinic at the community cultural centre in Delft Island on 12th January 2017....
2017-01-16
The 100th Reverse Osmosis plant vested with the community by the Navy
Under a visionary concept of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and with spirited leadership of Captain Priyankara Dissanayake of Navy’s Research and Development Unit, the Sri Lanka Navy initiated a timely programme in view of finding solutions to widespread community problems among civilian population....
2017-01-14
Eight local fishermen arrested for engaging in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Kelani, in the Western Naval Command arrested 8 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized nets in the sea area of Negombo yesterday (13)....
2017-01-14
Navy nabs 6 persons with 3.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis
On receipt of intelligence information, the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with Police nabbed 6 persons with 3.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis in their possession, at two separate locations yesterday (13)....
2017-01-14
Navy arrests 11 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya belonging to the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 11 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing practices yesterday (12)....
2017-01-13
Two more Reverse Osmosis plants vested with the community
As per the guidance of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Navy has been implementing a number of Community Service Programmes focusing on the wellbeing of the civilian population....
2017-01-12
Navy recovers 28 kg of Kerala Cannabis from Kusumanthurei Beach area
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Agbo located in Madagal in Northern Naval Command recovered 28 kg of Kerala Cannabis from Kusumanthurei Beach area yesterday (11)....
2017-01-12
Commander of the Navy made an inspection visit at the Port of Hambantota
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne made an inspection visit at the Port of Hambantota yesterday (11)....
2017-01-12
Head of the 7th Division – Ship Design and Combat Systems of the Italian General Staff calls on Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy
The head of the 7th Division – Ship Design and Combat Systems of the Italian General Staff, Rear Admiral Pasquale De Candia paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe at the Naval Headquarters today (11)....
2017-01-11
Navy apprehends 2 Indian nationals with 53 kg of Kerala Cannabis
2017-01-11
Italian Naval Ship ‘Carabiniere’ arrives at the Port of Colombo
The Italian Naval Ship ‘Carabiniere’ arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (11) on a goodwill visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival....
2017-01-11
Six fishermen arrested for engaging in illegal fishing activities
On receipt of intelligence information from SLNS Kelani, the Coast Guard personnel attached to Coast Guard Substation Negombo arrested 4 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized nets in the sea area off Negombo yesterday (10)....
2017-01-11
Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool records a number of victories
The Sri Lanka Navy Sailing Pool recorded a number of victories at the Sailing Regatta, ‘Commodore’s Race’ organized by Royal Colombo Yacht Club in the waters of Bolgoda Lake on 07 th January 2017....
2017-01-10
Fifty one (51) Indian and three (3) Sri Lankan fishermen are repatriated
Fifty one (51) Indian and three (3) Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in custody in respective countries for violation of International Maritime Boundary Line and engaged in illegal fishing practices, were released from custody and repatriated to their counties today (10)....
2017-01-10
